Software Developer

Job Description

* A competitive starting salary of £30,000, with annual salary review* Private healthcare / insurance* Socials / team bonding daysLooking for an Entry-level Software Engineer job in London Do you want to work for a company that provides a varied range of opportunities to work on projects for customers in different sectors, using a broad range of technology Look no further! Apply forthis Graduate Software Engineer role!Company profile - Professional Services & Cyber Security In this Software Engineer role, you will be working for a UK-based, IT professional services company, building up your skills to become a Professional Engineer through the British Computer Society.Our client provides professional services to maintain, develop and in some cases manage existing national or enterprise systems on which citizens depend. This involves exposure to a wide range of technologies and methodologies. Alongside, they have also developedtheir own Cyber Security management product!The key to their staff becoming professional engineers is their ability to provide extensive training! They do this by rotating developers between projects to gain a broad set of technical, management and leadership skills that provides a broad base to theirfuture career. They are looking to grow the team again and want staff that are hungry to join their ranks to become professionals in this industry.Job description - Software DeveloperIn this entry-level role, Software Engineers are responsible for building, developing, launching and maintaining systems, applications and platforms. You will be involved in all aspects of IT professionalism, in the standards and quality processes required to deliver outcomes to customers and obtain the recognition of your achievement.On joining, will enjoy a period of initial training for your first project which may be for any one of a number of customers, or focused on in-house product development.When you join a project, you will continue to train and develop your skills in the relevant technologies after which time is made for general training ready to move to your next project to ensure variety in your first few years. There is the opportunity forrapid progress in terms of team and project management, design methodologies and technical skills.Key responsibilities - Software Developer* Building up your skills in programming, testing, cloud / data administration & project management.* Working in a professional environment to carry out tasks assigned to you by your project manager.* Developing your skills within the SFIA+ framework and in all aspects of the project so that you: * Have the confidence and competence to work with reducing supervision and to potentially take over a leadership role.* Develop your design skills.* Taking on guidance of colleagues and collaborating on task.* Gaining an understanding of professional methodologies, standards and quality principles that allow a team to work together to deliver a great outcome on time.* Progression will be based on performance and including the SFIA+ framework.Job requirements - Software Developer* Enthusiastic about the world of IT!* A history of academic excellence. You will be degree educated at a high level in a STEM subject or similar.* You will be passionate about technology and motivated to explore more into this sector.* An appetite for hard work, taking initiative, and being proactive in your own personal development.* Exceptional communication skills are vital.* Any experience in software development would be interesting but is not essential.* Able to handle change and working in a fast-paced environment.Benefits of the job - Software Developer* Clear policies so you know where you stand, including: * Diversity* Professionalism and Progression* Sustainability* A competitive starting salary of £30,000, with annual salary review.* 25 days annual leave rising to 27 days after 3 years of employment.* Excellent training for your role and support for interests.* Membership of British Computer Society and support to achieve chartered status.* Private healthcare / insurance.* Socials / team bonding days.Are you a recent convert to programming, looking for a fast-paced, energetic workplace to put those skills to the test If youre interested in IT and solving very complex problems, apply to this Software Engineer role today!Give A Grad a Go is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, disability, or other. We are continually finding ways to improve the waywe work, read our Diversity and Inclusion promise for more information about this.